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    holding your breath

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    A1
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)Temporarily stopping the process of breathing.
    She was holding her breath underwater.
    idiomIdiomWaiting in anxious anticipation.
    We were all holding our breath, waiting for the results.

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    The Neuroscience of Breath: How to Use Breathing to Control Emotions

    09:04The Neuroscience of Breath: How to Use Breathing to Control Emotions
    • But if you're new to breath work, start with the box breathing first as holding your breath for seven counts may feel too uncomfortable and this isn't something that should feel like a struggle.

      But if you're new to breath work, start with the box breathing first as holding your breath for seven counts may feel too uncomfortable and this isn't something that should feel like a struggle.

    • But if you're new to breathwork, start with the box breathing first, as holding your breath for 7 counts may feel too uncomfortable,

      But if you're new to breathwork, start with the box breathing first, as holding your breath for 7 counts may feel too uncomfortable,

    B1

    LAST TO LEAVE WATER PARK My Daughter vs Lilly K *Extreme Gymnastics Challenge*

    11:57LAST TO LEAVE WATER PARK My Daughter vs Lilly K *Extreme Gymnastics Challenge*
    • You're doing great with holding your breath, little girl.

      You're doing great with holding your breath, little girl.

    • You're doing great with holding your breath, little girl.

      You're doing great with holding your breath, little girl.

    B1

    BREATHING Techniques for an EASIER LABOR | How To Breathe During Labor | Lamaze | Doula

    11:28BREATHING Techniques for an EASIER LABOR | How To Breathe During Labor | Lamaze | Doula
    • In labor, holding your breath or hyperventilating often leads to increased pain, feelings of being out of control, and it poses a higher risk for mama and her baby.

      In labor, holding your breath or hyperventilating often leads to increased pain, feelings of being out of control, and it poses a higher risk for mama and her baby.

    • In labor, holding your breath or hyperventilating often leads to increased pain, feelings of being out of control,

      In labor, holding your breath or hyperventilating often leads to increased pain, feelings of being out of control,

    B1

    World's Most Asked Questions: How Can I Get Rid of the Hiccups?

    03:16World's Most Asked Questions: How Can I Get Rid of the Hiccups?
    • People have all kinds of hiccup remedies that they swear by, none of which seem to have much to do with each other, like swallowing a teaspoon of sugar or guzzling a glass of water or just holding your breath.

      People have all kinds of hiccup remedies that they swear by, none of which seem to have much to do with each other, like swallowing a teaspoon of sugar or guzzling a glass of water or just holding your breath.

    • water, or just holding your breath.

      water, or just holding your breath.

    B2

    Why You Look Ugly When You Cry

    02:27Why You Look Ugly When You Cry
    • Crying is basically the same, especially if you're holding your breath a little and not breathing steadily.

      Crying is basically the same, especially if you're holding your breath a little and not breathing steadily.

    • - especially if you’re holding your breath a bit and not breathing steadily, it causes

      - especially if you’re holding your breath a bit and not breathing steadily, it causes

    B1

    Yoga For Weight Loss - Love Yoga Flow

    35:26Yoga For Weight Loss - Love Yoga Flow
    • If you catch yourself kind of holding your breath here, then just notice that and then come back.

      If you catch yourself kind of holding your breath here, then just notice that and then come back.

    • If you catch yourself holding your breath here,

      If you catch yourself holding your breath here,

    B2

    Counting Stars / The Monster - OneRepublic / Eminem Rihanna (Boyce Avenue ft. Carly Rose Sonenclar)

    04:05Counting Stars / The Monster - OneRepublic / Eminem Rihanna (Boyce Avenue ft. Carly Rose Sonenclar)
    • You're trying to save me, stop holding your breath,

      You're trying to save me, stop holding your breath,

    • stop holding your breath

      stop holding your breath

    A2

    HOW TO GET RID OF DOUBLE CHIN With Exercise

    02:51HOW TO GET RID OF DOUBLE CHIN With Exercise
    • Without straining your neck, lift your feet off the ground and hold it for a few seconds without holding your breath.

      Without straining your neck, lift your feet off the ground and hold it for a few seconds without holding your breath.

    B2

    Why You Love Animals More than Hooman

    07:23Why You Love Animals More than Hooman
    • It's the difference between constantly holding your breath and finally being able to breathe normally.

      It's the difference between constantly holding your breath and finally being able to breathe normally.

    • It's the difference between constantly holding your breath and finally being able to breathe normally.

      It's the difference between constantly holding your breath and finally being able to breathe normally.

    B1

    Apple Studio Display XDR Review: We're All Pros Now!

    10:42Apple Studio Display XDR Review: We're All Pros Now!
    • I know you were all holding your breath for that one.

      I know you were all holding your breath for that one.

    • I know you were all holding your breath for that one, but

      I know you were all holding your breath for that one, but

    B1